Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 890
Re: 32 3w question
Thanks David. I'll call Snyder's. Getting closer to finishing the 3w. I'll post some
pictures when I figure out how.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 890
32 3w question
Does anyone know who carries correct male dovetails for 32 3w doors?
Ford made B-46421-A, B & C. B & C are off sets. I need a set of B,s.
I was told A & L Specialties might have them. Unable to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2021, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,874
Re: '39 Oregon Plate
Actually in Oregon you don't have to run a year of car plate.
If you bought a car new in 39 they would issue you a 39 plate.
The next year you would get a 40 plate and so on. You got a new
plate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,874
Re: USPS damage in shipping
I'll never ship by USPS again. I shipped a perfect 32 3w dash and all
the garnish moulding back east by UPS to be wood grained in December
2019 It was woodgrained and sent back to me via USPS. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,359
Re: Q: 34 Ford 3W which REAR window regulator
I used a Model A coupe rear-window regulator. The crank shaft is tapped,
but you will need to shorten the shaft about 1/4 inch and the same on the
handle machine screw. I suspect there are other ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 731
32 3w questions
Is the lining for the metal glove box the same as the headliner?
Is the woodgrain pattern on the glove box door also on the back
of the door. The wood grainer painted the doors back side same
as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 737
32 3w door mechanism
While restoring a nice original 3w, I realized the drivers door mechanism
was badly worn. The passenger side was fine. Brookville makes one that looks
spot on at first glance. 3W door mechanisms...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Re: 32 3w questions
Very interesting David. I will install parallel to the upper door opening. One other
note, as luck would have it, the car came with a very nice set of late engine
splash pans. Thanks again
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2020, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Re: 32 3w questions
Thanks, I did notice a metal tab just behind the last roof bow. My body tag had several layers of paint on it, but was able to clean up and read the numbers. That's interesting
having two 3w body's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2020, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
32 3w questions
Restoring a 3w Coupe. Would like to know the routing of the wire to the
dome light and dome light to ground. Vin# 200xxx Body #12659 Makes
it a late car. Has the late rear window trim, beep horn,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2020, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 10,051
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2020, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
woodgrainer
looking for contact info on Tacoma bob. In need of
dash and garnish wood grained. Thanks, Richard.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2020, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 904
woodgrainer
There is supposed to be a woodgrainer in the
state of Washington. Does anyone have any contact
info, Thanks Richard.
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Forum: Early V8
08-17-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 618
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2020, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,568
Re: model a battery disconnect question
I prefer interrupting the ground side of the battery, + side, for several reasons.
It's generally easier to deal with the ground cable to chassis. Also if you
interrupt the hot side of the battery...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Re: 32 restoration question
Thanks David; Looks like i need to use the cf vibrator horn, change the transmission,
paint the body belt mouldings black, and pen stripe in Tacoma cream. The sheet metal
screws that hold the small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2020, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Re: 32 restoration question
Yes i have both books. Read them cover to cover several times. Just a little fuzzy
on mid/ late year transitions. Hope to finish for the Western National Meet this fall
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
32 restoration question
just completing chassis restoration on 3w coupe. serial #18-2007xx
body # B520 12659. I suspect mid to late october build. It is painted
Washington Blue. Were the contrasting black belt moulding...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2020, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,370
Re: Vintique Auto Parts
Just finished installing Vintique's door glass felt kit for the
second time in 10 years. Neither one fit. Took 4 hours to
modify so they would work. Unfortunately no one else makes
those odd...
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Forum: Early V8
01-28-2020, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 992
1939 Mercury convertible
All original, one repaint in the 60's, correct green paint, nice red interior. New top, good tires & wheels, nice caps. The car has been in dry storage for 20 + years. Excellent straight body with no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2018, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Re: 1934 roof insert trim
I made a jig out of wood gently heated it with a hand held propane torch. aluminum goes
soft real quick. Tried to cold bend it. Just made a mess.
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